Larry sent in a note to let us know that PQV (Pocket QuickView) 4.0 was released this week. PQV is the fastest image viewer available for the Windows Mobile platform. The new version loads images more than twice as fast as the old and now works on all Pocket PC and SmartPhone devices with WM2003 or newer. The GUI has been completely redesigned for ease of use and consistency between the two versions.

I am still evaluating and considering the HTC Advantage, and an application such as this, with the 8 GB drive, could be very valuable in making the Advantage a UMPC alternative device. Not only can you view a wide variety of image formats, but you can also edit and the save them in a wide variety of file formats. Another valuable tool for reviewers is the ability to capture screen shots in BMP, GIF, PCX, or JPEG format.

One other feature I noticed in the long list on the site was the ability to purchase a license for an individual that then allows you to use it on multiple devices and even on your PC with the Windows PC client. I am definitely going to give this a try now with the 30-day free trial. If you like the application, then you can pick up the full version for US$14.99.